Software Engineer - Global Software Engineer (24-368)

Requisition ID: R10173645
Category: Engineering
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations.

Essential Functions:

1. Primarily responsible for software development using Java.
2. Work independently or with a small group.
3. Be flexible in a highly dynamic and ever-changing environment.
4. Provide in-depth analysis and technical support of a large, distributed system written in Java.
5. Perform complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, integration, and user support for a large code baseline.
6. Follow specifications to develop or modify functionality within the code.
7. Assist with design, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation.
8. Interface with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve efficiency.
9. Design, code, test, and implement tools for automation.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
2. Strong background programming in Java.
3. Experience working as part of an Agile team.
4. Java Spring experience and knowledge.
5. Knowledge and experience with containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
6. Knowledge of server-side development and message passing.
7. Experience developing enterprise applications.
8. Use of common software development and management tools such as Git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, and Eclipse.
9. Familiarity with standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and UML diagrams.
10. Automated test and pipeline development experience.
11. Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.
12. Experience with Software Integration testing, including developing automated test scripts.
13. Experience with Risk Management Framework/STIG/Fortify mitigation.
14. Ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced, team environment.
15. Knowledge of software practices and coding standards.
16. Strong problem-solving skills, including reviewing performance issues, identifying root causes, and recommending and developing a solution.
17. Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks.
18. Command and control system application development.
19. Prior experience designing and developing microservices and deploying with containers; experience setting up a container environment.
20. Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
21. Current active in-scope DoD issued secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Active and current TS/SCI clearance at the time of application is highly desired.
2. Current DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher is highly desired.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.